Answers about the National Phenome Institute (NPI), Khon Kaen University - its scope of work, analytical services, instruments and how to request our services.
The National Phenome Institute (NPI) is a research institute of Khon Kaen University, Thailand, working in phenomics and bioinformatics. It combines research, molecular analytical services and workforce development, with the goal of becoming a global hub for phenomics and bioinformatics.
The National Phenome Institute is located at KKU Science Park (Room 409), 123 Kallaprapruek Road, Mueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand.
The National Phenome Institute is part of Khon Kaen University. Its director is Asst.Prof. Jutarop Phetcharaburanin, supported by deputy and assistant directors covering analytical services, research, brainpower development and business cooperation.
Phenomics is the systematic, large-scale study of an organism’s phenotype - measuring biomolecules such as metabolites, proteins and microbiota alongside genetic and environmental data. NPI applies this approach to biomarker discovery and precision medicine.
NPI provides five main service groups: genomic and pathogen analysis (including tumour gene panels and microbiome health assessment); metabolomics (global and targeted profiling, amino acids, short-chain fatty acids); functional testing such as drug sensitivity testing of patient-derived tumour organoids; quality testing for food, nutrition and microbiome-based products; and bioinformatics analysis and data interpretation.
NPI operates a 600 MHz NMR spectrometer for quantitative metabolomics, UHPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS for high-resolution untargeted and targeted metabolomics, a Bruker EVOQ GC-TQ triple quadrupole GC-MS/MS for volatile metabolites, and Oxford Nanopore long-read sequencers (MinION Mk1C and PromethION 2 Solo).
NPI accepts clinical specimens (such as blood, urine, stool and tissue), food and supplement products, agricultural samples and environmental samples. Preparation and volume requirements depend on the technique chosen, so a consultation before shipping samples is recommended.
Request a quotation or book a consultation through the forms on the services page at nationalphenomeinstitute.org/ourservices, or contact NPI directly at [email protected] or +66 (0) 63 238 9297. The team reviews your requirements, the appropriate technique, sample numbers and turnaround time before issuing a quotation.
NPI serves university researchers and students, hospitals and clinicians, government agencies, and private-sector or industrial partners that need molecular analysis, product quality control, or collaborative research and development.
Contact NPI by email at [email protected], by phone at +66 (0) 63 238 9297, via facebook.com/NPITHkku, or through its LINE Official Account. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 10:00-18:00 Thailand time (GMT+7).
MMOH stands for the Hub of Talents in Microbiome Medicine and Microbial Technology for One Health. It is a centre of expertise in medical microbiome research and microbial technology operating under the National Phenome Institute, supported by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT).
Brainpower is the National Phenome Institute’s workforce development program. It covers hands-on training courses, postgraduate curricula and lifelong learning in phenomics and bioinformatics, building researchers and professionals prepared for global job markets.
NPI partners with industry through joint research and product development, quality and safety testing for food, pharmaceutical and microbiome-based products, contract analysis, and staff training. Enquiries go through the institute’s business cooperation team.
The National Phenome Institute team is happy to advise on choosing an analytical technique, sample preparation and quotations.
